Anyone finding their bezel becomes hard to turn?
Mine used to have the great clicking and turned easily. Now there is almost no click and it's very hard to turn.
Not at all... maybe some dirty or sand .....
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sudermatt said:
Anyone finding their bezel becomes hard to turn?
Mine used to have the great clicking and turned easily. Now there is almost no click and it's very hard to turn.
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Do you get it wet?
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sudermatt said:
Anyone finding their bezel becomes hard to turn?
Mine used to have the great clicking and turned easily. Now there is almost no click and it's very hard to turn.
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There's nothing under there but 3 or 4 holes, each holding a tiny spring with a ball sitting on the string all held down with a plastic gaskit. There's probably some grit in there.
It happened to me after being in saltwater.
A good rinse in fresh water and it got solved
If one is super, super careful and doesn't have the shakes, the bezel can be popped off and put back. Be warned there will be tweezer work involved and should be done over a bowl.
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Joe_84 said:
It happened to me after being in saltwater.
A good rinse in fresh water and it got solved
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Thats why Samsung advised to submerge your watch in clean freshwater for about half an hour (if i remember correctly) after swimming in a pool or sea.
I do scuba diving.
I always rinse my stuff.*
And after diving season I submerge all my gear in the bath tub for a good hour.
With my diving watch I make sure I press all the buttons under fresh water.
And now with this watch I make sure I rotate the bezel under fresh water
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Holding your brand new gnex between your ear and shoulder while cooking = bad idea. Especially if you wince when you get boiling oil drops on your face/hands..
it slipped and fell straight on the stonehard floor.
Dropped the phone from ear-height straight on the kitchen tile-floor.. back cover opened, battery fell out. my life didn't flash before my eyes since ICS browser currently does not support flash but I had something like a mini heart attack.
..however, (almost) no damage whatsoever. no scratches, no cracks, neither screen, nor anywhere else except a tiny little crack-ish thing in the top left corner of the device. probably 3 milimeters long, in the middle of the corner. Not sure how the phone landed though. My guess is it hit the floor with the top left corner.
phew! lesson learned.
Any similar experiences folks? Anyone been less fortunate?
That "crack" dead center on the corner isn't a crack. We all have that. It's a seam from manufacturing.
Good thing it didn't fall into boiling oil of death, huh?
Dropped mine a good few times but never any damage so all good. Who needs cases lol
As for flash, personally, my ICS browsers life flashes before it's eyes, as flash works fine in my stock 4.0.2 ICS browser...
Yadao said:
That "crack" dead center on the corner isn't a crack. We all have that. It's a seam from manufacturing.
Good thing it didn't fall into boiling oil of death, huh?
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ah, didn't think about that. good to know!
yes, good thing I didn't test water and heat resistance of gnex
^^ he must be talking about chrome
The day after I got the phone I was walking home and had to hop a 6ft wall. As I was going over the wall the phone slipped out of my pocket and landed on the asphalt. A little ding in the corner. No scratches, no cracks.
LIKE A BOSS
You hopped a 6 foot wall to get home? You must live in the Mushroom Kingdom. Tell Mario "hi" for me.
Smokeey said:
The day after I got the phone I was walking home and had to hop a 6ft wall.
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you mean you were parkouring home
Yadao said:
You hopped a 6 foot wall to get home? You must live in the Mushroom Kingdom. Tell Mario "hi" for me.
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It's a little shortcut I like to take behind my neighborhood. My neighborhood ends in a col-de-sac with a wall blocking us off from the roads.
fridykker said:
you mean you were parkouring home
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Why yes, It's taken me years to perfect jumping it, it is a brick wall after all.
Haha i break out tge first aid kit when i drop my phone, and perform c.p.r. works everytime
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Smokeey said:
It's a little shortcut I like to take behind my neighborhood. My neighborhood ends in a col-de-sac with a wall blocking us off from the roads.
Why yes, It's taken me years to perfect jumping it, it is a brick wall after all.
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brick wall is fair enough. careful not to brick your device though!
i think ICS browser does indeed support flash.
Scary though, havent dropped mine yet!
Aye, download Adobe Flash from the Market if you feel your stock browser isn't displaying flash.
Chrome Beta does not support it though, if that's what you mean. Anyways, glad your baby isn't hurt. My phone has fallen a few times in various situations and so far so good as well. *knocks on wood*
Well you are all lucky. I have an Otterbox commuter that I took off to clean, while the phone was in my hoodie pocket, i started shuffling (LOL). Fell out of my pocket (while the case was still off), 3ft to linoleum floor. Top left corner of the glass is cracked. From ear speaker to a bit above it, and down to the corner where the LCD starts. Luckily it doesn't affect the screen itself, but it bugs the hell out of me.
Yadao said:
That "crack" dead center on the corner isn't a crack. We all have that. It's a seam from manufacturing.
Good thing it didn't fall into boiling oil of death, huh?
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Oil? Nothing a little rice wouldn't fix..
dco717 said:
^^ he must be talking about chrome
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This is the first Android phone I've owned where I liked the stock browser more than any other - even Dolphin.
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holy crap...i just did this last night!! it was in my hoodie pocket and i was jumping and it fell smack dab right on my hardwood kitchen floor and i just stopped with a shocked feeling.....slowly went down and picked it up, and gave it a scan.....and nothing! no scratches, dents, dings, slits! u name it, it doesnt have it! so what were people saying about the "plasticky" Samsung products??? cuz if this was an HTC or Moto device, it would probably have died! lol! jk! but seriously....way to go Samsung!
Simer03 said:
holy crap...i just did this last night!! it was in my hoodie pocket and i was jumping and it fell smack dab right on my hardwood kitchen floor and i just stopped with a shocked feeling.....slowly went down and picked it up, and gave it a scan.....and nothing! no scratches, dents, dings, slits! u name it, it doesnt have it! so what were people saying about the "plasticky" Samsung products??? cuz if this was an HTC or Moto device, it would probably have died! lol! jk! but seriously....way to go Samsung!
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The only time I've done it the phone was nestled inside of its sock-home. I got out of the car, looked for my phone, saw it backside down on the asphalt (well I didn't know it was backside at the time). Otterbox + phone-sock = life saver.
Not going to lie though, I chainsmoked like a fiend after that.
I dropped mine too. Early morning my alarm started to ring. I grabbed the Nexi, but it was in wall charger, and jumped out of my hand (samsung cable is VERY short). Buttom line. It smashed into the radiator, and my heart stopped too. The screen actually cracked, but only at the bottom left corner of the front :/
I will have to live with that crack for the rest of my Gnexus days.
It reminds me of, the day I got the almighty iPhone. I was in the bathroom taking a dump, and somehow it slipped out of my hands, and fell maybe 2-3 feet. The screen was completely shattered. The day after, I thaded it for the band new original Galaxy S, and I was now in love with android.
dmmarck said:
The only time I've done it the phone was nestled inside of its sock-home. I got out of the car, looked for my phone, saw it backside down on the asphalt (well I didn't know it was backside at the time). Otterbox + phone-sock = life saver.
Not going to lie though, I chainsmoked like a fiend after that.
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Lol....mine is naked! No case or screen protector!
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I was checking my phone today when I got home and noticed that the bezel at the top was all murky, greasy, like dirty.
So I grabbed the alcohol and pour some on a clean hankie, rubbed all around.... screen is clean...bezel is clean....wtf...the top still fuzzy....if i pass the wet alcohol it becomes glossy again but as soon as the alcohol evaporates the surface becomes fuzzy again....
Tried several times to no avail....I wonder if anybody has any ideas on what could be done to fix the problem....
Try nail polish remover.
Do not use solvents on plastic. It will etch the finish.
djy said:
Do not use solvents on plastic. It will etch the finish.
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This...
Your ruining your phone using alcohol on it
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Could try damping a cloth (corner) in viniger and wiping wit it, don't go crazy just c if it helps
That ****s awesome, I use it for everythkng from cleanin my microwave to cleanin glass/counters etc, n just a fyi, its the best for microwaves, put just a lil bit in a bowl n microwave it for bout min n a half to 2min n wipe out the remains it lifts everything off, shouldn't harm the bezel n should help wit a lil bit of a shine
Try a little car wax. Not polish!
Honestly if you have used alcohol or other similar solvents in the past then thats your problem.
I have never used anything more than a screen wipe and my bezel is shiny..
PJcastaldo said:
Honestly if you have used alcohol or other similar solvents in the past then thats your problem.
I have never used anything more than a screen wipe and my bezel is shiny..
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Yup, using the alcohol wipes probably evaporated the clear/shiny varnish on top of the plastic bezel, maybe even the actual paint.
Let is all take a moment of silence as another SGSII gets it's polish tarnished.
I would be careful too for the screen.. I wonder how much the glass can take
Anyone ever had condensation under the camera glass? Went to take a picture this morning and it looked blurry, upon closer look I noticed condensation under the camera housing. It was fine yesterday, no contact with any moisture, now this.. Also, even if I can get rid of the condensation wouldn't some kind of residue remain? I'd appreciate suggestions on this, I have three kids, two of them under the age of two so I use my camera daily. Help please!
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Anyone ever had condensation under the camera glass? Went to take a picture this morning and it looked blurry, upon closer look I noticed condensation under the camera housing. It was fine yesterday, no contact with any moisture, now this.. Also, even if I can get rid of the condensation wouldn't some kind of residue remain? I'd appreciate suggestions on this, I have three kids, two of them under the age of two so I use my camera daily. Help please!
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You don't take your phone into the bathroom while you shower or subject it to very quick temperature changes do you ?
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Put it in a bag of rice and let it sit there till you dont see the condensation anymore. More than likley if there is condensation behind the camera lense, it is in the whole phone. Drying it out might leave a residue, but probably not noticable.
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You don't take your phone into the bathroom while you shower or subject it to very quick temperature changes do you ?
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Negative. Literally sat on my night stand all night. Phone got hot while backing up, wiping and flashing new rom this morning. I wouldn't think hot enough to cause condensation though.
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Negative. Literally sat on my night stand all night. Phone got hot while backing up, wiping and flashing new rom this morning. I wouldn't think hot enough to cause condensation though.
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No but hot could be another sign of moisture in the phone. Might want to put that puppy in a bag of dry white rice for a little.
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dottat said:
No but hot could be another sign of moisture in the phone. Might want to put that puppy in a bag of dry white rice for a little.
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So I set my phone on a cold metal filing cabinet and the condensation went away. Leads me to believe there is moisture in the phone, which makes sense that heat would cause the condensation. Time to get some white rice, brown rice is all I have in the cupboard. Stupid racist moisture. Thanks for the replies, I was getting scared. All is well now, carry on. :laugh:
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So I set my phone on a cold metal filing cabinet and the condensation went away. Leads me to believe there is moisture in the phone, which makes sense that heat would cause the condensation. Time to get some white rice, brown rice is all I have in the cupboard. Stupid racist moisture. Thanks for the replies, I was getting scared. All is well now, carry on. :laugh:
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Brown rice might absorb moisture too. Or try salt.
Brown rice should work, but i wouldnt use salt. Salt gets sticky when it absorbs moisture.
Actually rice isn't good for the phone. Rice has a lot of dust which can cause more damage than good.
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tylerlawhon said:
Actually rice isn't good for the phone. Rice has a lot of dust which can cause more damage than good.
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Your not suppose to shake it arround or bury the phone in it. Just set it in a big ziplock bag filled with rice. On top of the rice, not covered in it. They also make products for this, i seen one at walmart for 30 bucks.
I was simply done stressing over breaking this phone..I work in a wood shop and keep the phone away from dust the best I can..I caught Samsung care plus..$12 they can have to have peace of mind against dust or any other damages..
blizzyblake386 said:
I was simply done stressing over breaking this phone..I work in a wood shop and keep the phone away from dust the best I can..I caught Samsung care plus..$12 they can have to have peace of mind against dust or any other damages..
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I'm glad that you're 'done stressing'.
Tip: dont use any 'folding' phone in a high dust environment. I hope that helps!
blizzyblake386 said:
I was simply done stressing over breaking this phone..I work in a wood shop and keep the phone away from dust the best I can..I caught Samsung care plus..$12 they can have to have peace of mind against dust or any other damages..
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This phone is pretty tough. I've dropped it many many times with no case.
Maybe put it in one of those waterproof bag cases while in the shop? My inner screen seems to attract dust like crazy, though a wipe with a microfiber cloth gets rid of the dust.
ButterflyFlutterflyMyOhMy said:
Maybe put it in one of those waterproof bag cases while in the shop? My inner screen seems to attract dust like crazy, though a wipe with a microfiber cloth gets rid of the dust.
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Interesting. I live in a pretty dusty environment compared to most, because I leave the windows open all of the time and in the bush where I live there's lots of dust. I don't get a dusty screen at all.
I used my ZF2 in a VERY dusty environment at work (next to a paint booth where they sanded body parts all day), and I never had an issue. These phones are tougher than people think
I had mine in the snow the other day sledding. It complained about water in the charge port and not to charge until it was dry. All good again.
blizzyblake386 said:
I was simply done stressing over breaking this phone..I work in a wood shop and keep the phone away from dust the best I can..I caught Samsung care plus..$12 they can have to have peace of mind against dust or any other damages..
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Not sure why people stress out so much over this phone. I've literally never been any more careful with this phone than any other phone. Just got back from Florida and spent a week on the beach with it. A couple of times it had sand on the front screen. My 3 year old constantly drops it when I let him watch YouTube on it and its still fine. Only case I've ever used is the aramid case.
It's over hyped that this phone is so delicate and it's actually pretty tough.
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Not sure why people stress out so much over this phone. I've literally never been any more careful with this phone than any other phone. Just got back from Florida and spent a week on the beach with it. A couple of times it had sand on the front screen. My 3 year old constantly drops it when I let him watch YouTube on it and its still fine. Only case I've ever used is the aramid case.
It's over hyped that this phone is so delicate and it's actually pretty tough.
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I agree, I run this phone caseless and have dropped it twice. I'm probably more rought with this phone then I was my 20 Ultra. And it still seems just as good.
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I agree, I run this phone caseless and have dropped it twice. I'm probably more rought with this phone then I was my 20 Ultra. And it still seems just as good.
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I dare not to drop it without a case
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I dare not to drop it without a case
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I have to say it is a greater phone without case, but.... it is also a 2000 dollars phone
I decided to get completely waisted out of my head Friday night.
When I woke I had been sick all over my phone during the night.
There are now sick marks on the screen that I cannot remove with glass cleaner or scrubbing
Any ideas how they can be removed
numbnutsuk said:
I decided to get completely waisted out of my head Friday night.
When I woke I had been sick all over my phone during the night.
There are now sick marks on the screen that I cannot remove with glass cleaner or scrubbing
Any ideas how they can be removed
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If it makes you feel any better, I once dropped my Galaxy S6 in the toilet while I was going #2...
Use a mild disinfectant cleaner. Rubbing alcohol is probably the best option, do not wash your device with it, just use a dampened paper towel or cloth to wipe your device. Clorox or Lysol wipes might work too.
If any liquid got into the phone (like solvents such as alcohol) your screen may be damaged.
You vomited on your phone?
I be more worried about the enamel on your teeth.
Stomach acid does the same thing to it and unlike the display glass you can't replace it.
It may be possible to polish it out with cerium glass polish if not too close to the edges. This takes a certain skill set. If it's not too deep it's doable.
Maybe by hand if very limited...
Try using your the -dry- palm of your hand or finger tips. They are abrasive and can polish glass! I've done it before with camera front lens. It takes at least 30 minutes but it works.
Remember to go over as much of the whole surface as possible to keep it even. You didn't think this be easy did you?
Otherwise replace the glass... more lessons from the U of hard knocks.
V0latyle said:
If it makes you feel any better, I once dropped my Galaxy S6 in the toilet while I was going #2...
Use a mild disinfectant cleaner. Rubbing alcohol is probably the best option, do not wash your device with it, just use a dampened paper towel or cloth to wipe your device. Clorox or Lysol wipes might work too.
If any liquid got into the phone (like solvents such as alcohol) your screen may be damaged.
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Unfortunately I think he actually etched the glass with stomach acid. Or perhaps an optic top coating. Oops...
blackhawk said:
Unfortunately I think he actually etched the glass with stomach acid. Or perhaps an optic top coating. Oops...
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Eh...Doubtful. It's not just acidity in question, it's chemical makeup. Stomach acid is primarily hydrochloric acid, which while a strong acid (1-2 pH) doesn't react with glass, whereas hydrofluoric acid (3.27) does. Hexafluorosilicic acid is also used although I can't seem to find the pH level for that.
more lessons from the U of hard knocks
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Tough school indeed. Got more than a few concussions there myself.
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Eh...Doubtful. It's not just acidity in question, it's chemical makeup. Stomach acid is primarily hydrochloric acid, which while a strong acid (1-2 pH) doesn't react with glass, whereas hydrofluoric acid (3.27) does. Hexafluorosilicic acid is also used although I can't seem to find the pH level for that.
Tough school indeed. Got more than a few concussions there myself.
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Well if the surface is etched, WYSIWYG.
It likely had an optical coating...
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Well if the surface is etched, WYSIWYG.
It likely had an optical coating...
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If you're gonna drink, don't overdo it.
If you're gonna overdo it, make sure you drink water and don't puke everywhere.
If you're gonna puke everywhere, don't do it on your phone.
If you're gonna do it on your phone...
Sorry OP, not helpful, I know. Hard to say what happened to your screen. Can't say I envy your hangover, but I'm sure we all have our stories...
Last time I get seriously wasted, it was New Years 2016. A friend of mine invited me to her friends' place. I had to be that idiot who got blackout drunk and ended up ugly crying and retching in the bathroom at 3am....
Divorces aren't fun
V0latyle said:
If you're gonna drink, don't overdo it.
If you're gonna overdo it, make sure you drink water and don't puke everywhere.
If you're gonna puke everywhere, don't do it on your phone.
If you're gonna do it on your phone...
Sorry OP, not helpful, I know. Hard to say what happened to your screen. Can't say I envy your hangover, but I'm sure we all have our stories...
Last time I get seriously wasted, it was New Years 2016. A friend of mine invited me to her friends' place. I had to be that idiot who got blackout drunk and ended up ugly crying and retching in the bathroom at 3am....
Divorces aren't fun
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Women, I take the 5th.
Lol, I drank a fifth of Wild Turkey listening to Hendrix around 2008. Hear My Train A'coming was excellent.
I was so drunk I could barely crawl when I tried to get up. Couldn't make up the steps; even with my alcohol impaired judgment that was obvious (a rarity).
I tried 2 or 3 times but the bend in the staircase was impossible for me to maneuver. Due my low altitude no injuries were incurred.
So I ate carpet and went unconscious at the bottom of the steps. Woke up at 2pm the next day. Forgot to puke or die
Probably best to leave the expensive play toys alone when going nutz...
THANK YOU for not providing pictures!
He probably destroyed the oleophobic coating with the bile.
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He probably destroyed the oleophobic coating with the bile.
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That's quit a vile thought...
And now, some drunk listening music...